Effective Method for Upper GI Bleeding Management

Endoscopic hemostatic forceps with high-frequency electrocoagulation shows high efficacy in treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding from peptic ulcers and Dieulafoy’s disease.

  • 97.6% success rate in achieving hemostasis in 84 patients.
  • Average time-to-hemostasis was just 1.5 minutes.

No complications or recurrent bleeding reported within 12 months, making this a reliable option for surgeons.

  • Patients’ mean age was 64; main lesion sites included the duodenum and gastric antrum.

Journal Article by Liao P, Du L, Liu J and Xiang Q in JSLS

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